A solid deck is one that you can enjoy for a long time without worrying about it. You want to know that the materials you’re using will stand up to the elements and not fall apart, allowing you to spend more quality time outdoors.
The steps required to build your own deck are straightforward, but it takes planning, effort and some specialized equipment. If you are unable to carry out some of these tasks yourself, consider hiring a contractor. Build a deck from pressure-treated lumber and composite materials to create a sturdy structure that is suitable for raising a family.
As a web developer, you’re constantly being asked to show your work. You create awesome websites and you have an amazing portfolio of projects you’ve built, but how do you actually get people to look at your stuff?
If that sounds like a problem you’ve faced before, then this article is going to be very helpful for you. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the process of creating an effective way of presenting your portfolio by building a small website with React.js and React Router.
Getting Started With the Deck
When you’re ready to build your portfolio, it’s important to have a great first impression. When people are looking at your work, they should be able to easily navigate through it and make sense of the different pieces that you’ve created. Here are some tips for making sure your portfolio has the right look and feel:
- Keep things organized. If you can’t find something easily, chances are someone else won’t be able to either! Make sure everything is clearly labeled so people don’t have to guess where anything is located in relation to other content on the page.
- Use clear language when creating titles for each piece of content or project so visitors always know exactly what they’re reading about without having any questions about what’s being said beyond just reading its name in plain English (i.e., “What’s this? Where do I find more details?”).
Planning the Layout
Before you start to build your deck, it’s important that you take some time to plan the layout. Planning is crucial for any project, and even more so when building a deck. A lot of people skip this step because they think it’s not necessary or don’t know how to do it well. But having a clear plan before beginning will save you lots of headaches later on and make your job easier in the long run.
Planning your deck will help ensure that everything goes smoothly over the course of its construction and use; when done right, it can save you money by preventing costly mistakes along the way. And if something does go wrong (as sometimes happens), planning ahead can help minimize those issues as well.
Creating Your Portfolio
- Your cover letter should be short, but it should also give a sense of who you are as a designer. It’s not uncommon for designers to write entire essays about their work, but your cover letter is not the place for that. The goal of your cover letter is to get the hiring manager interested enough in your work that they want to see what else you have to offer and how well you can communicate with them.
- Make sure all of your documents are up-to-date and ready before applying for positions! If there are mistakes on any document, it will cost time in having it corrected or redone completely – which could mean losing out on other opportunities while waiting for this one opportunity.
Presenting Your Portfolio
Once your portfolio is complete, you need to present it. As with any other kind of presentation, you should be clear about what you’re hoping to achieve and how you plan on doing so.
Presenting your deck should happen at the end of an interview (if there’s time) or before an in-person meeting with recruiters or hiring managers. You’ll want to know:
- What are their expectations? Do they have any questions for you? Have they already seen some of your work elsewhere? If so, how did they find out about it—and does that mean anything for how they’re viewing this opportunity?
- Who are these people? Are they hiring managers at various levels within the company (e.g., VP vs. junior level)? Or are they external recruiters who are just looking for a qualified candidate to fill an open role in their client base (and thus may not have much care about what type of person that is)? Knowing this will help tailor how much information goes into each section of the presentation and which pieces can be omitted entirely if necessary—for example, if someone asks “Where do I find more information about your career goals?” then don’t waste time showing off those slides.
Where to Go From Here
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You can also review our appendix for additional details about how to build a solid deck, including:
- The tools and materials you’ll need for your project (and where to get them)
- Step-by-step instructions for how to build a solid deck
Having a portfolio is an important step to securing employment.
As a designer, you’ll want to build your portfolio so that you can show off your best work. Having a website displaying your work is an important part of getting hired. It’s also helpful in terms of securing new clients—the more people who see what you’re capable of, the more likely it is that someone will give you a chance. Some designers prefer traditional portfolios that include physical prints and samples, while others use online portfolios such as Behance or Dribbble (which are both free).
Final words
Remember that the key to building a solid deck is to have solid plans. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact an expert.
